NEW DELHI: In defence of the harshly criticized US leg of last month’s T20 World Cup, former India head coach Rahul Dravid said that “playing at odd hours” and adjusting to “challenging” facilities were essential “compromises” made in order to bring cricket to a wider audience.Dravid stated he was okay with the 10.30 a.m. (local…
NEW DELHI: Team India‘s new head coach, Gautam Gambhir, starts his tenure with the tour of Sri Lanka, taking over from former coach Rahul Dravid after India’s successful stint in the ICC T20 World Cup last month. Dravid extended his best wishes and shared his experiences with Gambhir in an emotional audio message. The series…
NEW DELHI: Former Sri Lanka batter Russel Arnold has praised Gautam Gambhir‘s new role as Team India‘s head coach, following his appointment as Rahul Dravid‘s successor. Arnold believes Gambhir’s leadership will bring fresh energy to the team and prevent players from becoming complacent. Gambhir will make his debut as head coach in the upcoming white-ball…
NEW DELHI: As the Indian cricket team prepares for their upcoming tour of Sri Lanka, former left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha has declared that a new era has commenced under the guidance of newly appointed head coach Gautam Gambhir. During an event hosted by Sony Sports Network, Ojha highlighted the importance of this change.“The Gautam era…
NEW DELHI: Suryakumar Yadav has been named the new captain of India’s T20I team, a decision that has sparked significant discussion following the announcement of squads for the first assignment under new head coach Gautam Gambhir. This change in leadership comes after cricket legends Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli retired from T20Is. The decision was…
NEW DELHI: Gautam Gambhir, the newly appointed head coach of the Indian men’s cricket team, took charge on Tuesday as the team began their first practice session in Pallekele, in preparation for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka.Gambhir, who has taken over from the esteemed Rahul Dravid, led the team onto the field…
NEW DELHI: The transition period has begun for Team India in the shortest format of the game.Led by Suryakumar Yadav, the Indian T20I cricket team reached Pallekele via Colombo from Mumbai on Monday.The Indian cricketers headed for their first practice session of the Sri Lanka series on Tuesday under the watchful eyes of Gautam Gambhir…
Former India coach Rahul Dravid‘s tenure as India’s head coach concluded on a high note as he hoisted the T20 World Cup trophy following a thrilling seven-run victory over South Africa in the final on June 29.Talking about the moment, India’s veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin said that he was deeply moved when Dravid embraced the…
NEW DELHI: Gautam Gambhir feels he has large shoes to fill as he takes over as head coach of Team India, following in the footsteps of greats like Rahul Dravid and Ravi Shastri.“The most important thing is that they will always have my back. Aim to make it a happy and secure dressing room. I…
NEW DELHI: Gautam Gambhir, the newly appointed head coach of Team India, held his inaugural press conference alongside chief selector Ajit Agarkar, discussing his vision and recent strategic decisions for Indian cricket. Gambhir emphasized prioritizing the progression of Indian cricket over his personal agenda, while Agarkar clarified leadership choices and player selections, such as appointing…
